Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Flights from Sydney to Philadelphia usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Philadelphia: • Economy class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Philadelphia pass through?

One-stop flights from Sydney to Philadelphia most commonly connect through: • Los Angeles (LAX) – 45% of one-stop connections • San Francisco (SFO) – 38% of one-stop connections • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 16% of one-stop connections • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 2% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Sydney to Philadelphia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,637 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,292, a difference of $655. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Philadelphia?

Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are University of Pennsylvania and Rittenhouse Square. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from Sydney to Philadelphia?

A direct flight from Sydney to Philadelphia takes 00m, covering 25,543 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Sydney to Philadelphia changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,780 to $14,743. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Sydney to Philadelphia looking right now?

One-way fares from Sydney to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,172, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 04m, compared to 22h 05m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 23h 40m via Los Angeles (LAX).

What is the time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is 15 hours behind Sydney (Eastern Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Philadelphia Airport (PHL)?

Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $98 for economy cars. Top options include: • Payless • Dollar • Hertz • Thrifty • Alamo

How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Philadelphia flight?

Return flights from Sydney to Philadelphia range from $1,636 to $2,371, with an average of $1,861 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,636 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Return flights from Sydney to Philadelphia typically range from $1,636 to $2,371. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,780 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia?

•July is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia at $1,485 return. •June ($2,597) and January ($2,411) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia?

American Airlines ($1,780) and Delta ($1,986) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Sydney to Philadelphia according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Los Angeles (LAX) is the most popular stopover for the Sydney to Philadelphia route. 45% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via LAX.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Sydney to Philadelphia?

Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $1,666. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Sydney to Philadelphia, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

San Francisco (SFO) had the shortest average connection time for Sydney to Philadelphia stopovers at 12h 14m over the past 3 months.

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Thu, 4 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb

11:20 - 05:11SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

33h 51m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

05:00 - 06:55PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,780American Airlines

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

11:15 - 06:01SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

34h 46m2 stops Los Angeles Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

07:34 - 06:25PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 51m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Los Angeles

$1,826Multiple Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

11:10 - 07:08SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

35h 58m1 stop Los Angeles

10:30 - 09:00PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 30m1 stop Los Angeles

$1,980American Airlines

Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

10:40 - 05:43SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

35h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

05:34 - 08:30PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 56m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Los Angeles

$1,986Delta

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

11:15 - 17:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

22h 40m1 stop Los Angeles

15:55 - 09:00PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,054American Airlines

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09:10 - 18:41SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

25h 31m1 stop Houston George Bush Intcntl

18:14 - 09:05PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 51m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

$2,060United Airlines

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11:50 - 17:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

21h 25m1 stop San Francisco

18:14 - 09:05PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 51m2 stops San Francisco Los Angeles

$2,060United Airlines

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10:40 - 05:43SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

35h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl

12:31 - 08:30PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 59m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Los Angeles

$2,250Delta

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14:05 - 21:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

23h 00m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

08:10 - 09:00PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 50m1 stop Los Angeles

$2,682Qantas Airways

Thu, 19 Nov - Wed, 6 Jan

11:10 - 17:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

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15:55 - 09:00PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

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Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:10 - 05:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

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31h 55m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,715American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:10 - 05:15SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

34h 05m2 stops Los Angeles Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl

20:05 - 06:55PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

42h 50m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth

$1,777American Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:10 - 08:06SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

36h 56m1 stop Los Angeles

12:47 - 06:55PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 08m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Dallas/Fort Worth

$2,218American Airlines

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09:25 - 18:36SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

49h 11m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl

05:52 - 06:50PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 58m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

$2,890Japan Airlines

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11:10 - 20:14SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

25h 04m1 stop Los Angeles

15:55 - 09:00PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 05m1 stop Los Angeles

$3,225Qantas Airways

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11:10 - 20:14SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

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15:55 - 09:00PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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11:20 - 18:51SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

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13:16 - 09:05PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 49m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl Los Angeles

$3,573United Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

11:20 - 18:51SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

23h 31m2 stops Los Angeles Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

13:16 - 09:05PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 49m3 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Denver Intl Los Angeles

$3,574United Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

09:25 - 14:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

45h 29m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl

10:40 - 06:50PHL Philadelphia-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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09:25 - 16:11SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-PHL Philadelphia

46h 46m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Chicago O'Hare Intl

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How much is a return flight from Sydney to Philadelphia? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Philadelphia departing in February.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia. It's 13% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 23% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Sydney to Philadelphia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •July is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia at $1,485 return.
•June ($2,597) and January ($2,411) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 74% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Philadelphia?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Philadelphia:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from Sydney to Philadelphia?
A direct flight from Sydney to Philadelphia takes 00m, covering 25,543 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Philadelphia?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Philadelphia flight?
Return flights from Sydney to Philadelphia range from $1,636 to $2,371, with an average of $1,861 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,636 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Sydney to Philadelphia changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,780 to $14,743. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Sydney to Philadelphia looking right now?
One-way fares from Sydney to Philadelphia are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,172, which is 14% below the typical average for this route.
Which car hire options are available at Philadelphia Airport (PHL)?
Philadelphia Airport (PHL) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $98 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Payless
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Thrifty
• Alamo
Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Philadelphia?
Flights from Sydney to Philadelphia usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Philadelphia (PHL).
Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Philadelphia pass through?
One-stop flights from Sydney to Philadelphia most commonly connect through:

• Los Angeles (LAX) – 45% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 2% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Philadelphia?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Sydney to Philadelphia. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $1,637 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,292, a difference of $655.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Philadelphia?
Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 22h 04m, compared to 22h 05m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) and 23h 40m via Los Angeles (LAX).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Philadelphia?
Philadelphia is 15 hours behind Sydney (Eastern Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Philadelphia?
Some of the most popular sights in Philadelphia are University of Pennsylvania and Rittenhouse Square. These are among the most viewed places in Philadelphia on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average $1,637, about $655 less than Friday fares (29% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Philadelphia trip for July. Fares historically average $1,485 return in that month – typically $1,112 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Philadelphia Airport.

• Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
• Sonesta Select Philadelphia Airport
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport

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